Saturninus
s(a)-turni-nus,
sat(ur)-ninus
Origin:Roman
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Of Saturn; Dedicated to Saturn
Saturninus is a boy's name of Roman origin that translates to "of Saturn" or "dedicated to Saturn." A variant of the Latin name Saturnus, this name refers to the Roman god Saturn, who looked over sowing and agriculture. This can be a great choice if you want to insprie baby to appreciate the power and fruitfulness of the earth. Fun fact: the god Saturn is actually where the planet Saturn gets its name. If you want to give baby a title with a mythical, celestial touch, Saturninus makes for a great choice.
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Sources
Behind the Name, Saturninus, July 2009
WordSense, Saturninus
Online Etymology Dictionary, Saturn, January 2022
World History Encyclopedia, Saturn, October 2015
WordSense, Saturn
WordSense, -inus
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